About the Foundation

About the Foundation

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Established in 1991, the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that manages all donations made to Roswell Park Cancer Institute. Since its inception, over $173 million has been contributed to benefit the Institute's research, education and patient care programs.

Mission

To maximize dollars available for Roswell Park Cancer Institute’s most promising lifesaving research, treatment and prevention programs, while supporting the psychosocial needs of patients and families touched by cancer. Fundraising events and initiatives are carried out through a partnership between committed Roswell Park Alliance volunteers and Foundation staff.

Priority Funding Areas

  • Scientific research seed funding for projects showing the greatest potential to save lives
  • State-of-the-art medical/scientific technology and shared resources
  • Capital support for Institute-wide building, clinic and center growth
  • "Quality of Life"  programs benefiting patients and families

Deciding How Donor Dollars Are Spent

  • Roswell Park’s Scientific Advisory Committee – comprised of
 clinicians, scientists, and administrative managers – meets twice 
annually to award grants through a competitive application and 
review process.
  • Quality of Life grants are determined by a committee made up 
of those closest to Roswell’s patients – nurses, physicians, and 
representatives from other patient care and support areas.

To Contact Us

Roswell Park Alliance Foundation
P.O. Box 631
Buffalo, NY 14240-0631
Phone: 716-845-4444 / Fax: 716-845-1478
or email:  john.senall@roswellpark.org

View Our Published Annual Reports

For current and previous years' IRS 990s, please visit guidestar.org
Click on the links below to view using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Roswell Park Alliance Foundation Trustees

Gwen Arcara
Sue Basil
Scott Bieler, Vice Chair
Larry Castellani
Ann Celani
Gary Crosby
Scott E. Friedman, Esq.
William Gacioch
Melissa Garman Baumgart
Dan Gernatt
Anne D. Gioia, Secretary
Donna M. Gioia
Wayne Hawk
Louis Jacobs
Pamela R. Jacobs Vogt
Rene Jones
Michael Joseph
Patrick P. Lee
Patrick Marrano
Nancy A. Naples O'Neill
Kim Rich
Gerald C. Saxe
Lee C. Wortham, Chair
David Zebro, Treasurer

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